Intel Xeon Gold 5220S vs AMD EPYC 7413

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Intel Xeon Gold 5220S or Intel Xeon Gold 5220S – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7413 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7413, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold Family AMD EPYC
2 Generation 3
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group AMD EPYC 7003
Intel Xeon Gold 5220S Name AMD EPYC 7413
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7413 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7413 is 2.65 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
18x Cores 24x Zen 3
36 Threads 48
18 CPU Cores 24
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.65 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7413 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
1.0 TB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
Yes ECC Yes
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
None TDP up 200 W
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None TDP down 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7413 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Cascade Lake Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2021
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2000 $ Release price 1825 $
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
24.8 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
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14 nm Technology 7 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 3647 Socket SP3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM